Manchester United fans are in the Transfer Tavern are showing a lot of respect to their 21-year-old midfielder, Scott McTominay, after the midfielder has declared that he’ll play international football for Scotland and not England. The Manchester United academy graduate could even be given his first international caps next month as Scotland face friendlies against Costa Rica and Hungary.
McTominay, rated at £900,000 by Transfermarkt, has forced his way into Jose Mourinho’s midfield despite the quality of his competition for a starting role from Paul Pogba, Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini. The 21-year-old started the season by captaining United’s Premier League 2 side before making his first senior appearance of the season as a substitute in the club’s 4-1 win over Burton Albion at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup back in September.
Since then the Scottish midfielder has gone from strength to strength, recently being one of the Red Devils stand out performers in a Champions League round-of-16 tie against Sevilla a few weeks ago. If McTominay continues playing in the rich vein of form he’s found since the turn of the year then it’ll be hard to justify Scotland manager, Alex McLeish, leaving the youngster out of the international squad.
In the short term however, McTominay will be focused on ensuring United finish the season strong as they continue to fight in three competitions in the hope of silverware.
Here’s what the United fans have been saying:
https://twitter.com/superboomerator/status/970367078459944960
Pleasing to see Scott McTominay choose to play for Scotland instead of England. #TartanArmy #MUFC https://t.co/N7CmQCf7fK
— Barry Anderson (@BarryAnderson_) 4 March 2018
I'm seeing reports that Scott McTominay has opted to play for Scotland over England internationally. That's great news! He'll be well rested at home during tournaments. #MUFC
— Arnab Banerjee (@MUTonnage) March 4, 2018
A wise choice by McTominay if he has chosen Scotland. OK you'll beg to differ that England would provide better development and quality, that's true and one disadvantage. But, it won't be a long road to the senior squad at Scotland.#MUFC
— Sajiv (@sajivshah7) March 4, 2018
It’s Scotland then! Believe McTominay has made the right decision to play for Scotland Instead of England! Somehow the English doesn’t patience for player dev’t and most often put a lot enamours pressure on young lads to deliver. Lenon, Jenas, Townsend come to mind readily.#MUFC
— Kantong Grandson (@SulleyGH) 4 March 2018
https://twitter.com/LewisMichie0/status/970585683546001408
https://twitter.com/sir_oz10/status/970616055012962304
Scott McTominay commits to Scotland?
His choice, but shows some character IMO. Less money, but more footy& time for his game IMO. Hope to see Scott developed properly, and who knows what the future will bring. Head down and steady as you go…what you want for a young lad.#MUFC— Fletch™ (@FletchTM) March 4, 2018
